Kingston ValueRAM
A dual-channel 16GB kit running at 1333 MT/s with CL9 latency provides a straightforward capacity upgrade for older DDR3-based laptops. Its standard 1.5V operation and unbuffered 204-pin SO-DIMM design ensure broad compatibility without requiring BIOS tuning. This kit is best for users revitalizing aging notebooks from the early 2010s for basic multitasking and web browsing.
Capacity 16GB
Kit 2 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1333 MT/s
CAS Latency CL9
Form Factor SODIMM
29 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong latency (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (7th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
63/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 |
Performance
| Speed | 1333 |
| CAS Latency | 9 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kingston ValueRAM | G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J | Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1333 | 6000 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 | 8200 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL26 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 | CL38 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 7.3 | 44.5 | 66.8 | 45.2 | 7.4 | 61.2 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 99.1 | 89.9 | 89.6 | 74.2 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 97.2 | 97.8 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 73 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 78 | 85.6 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 97.2 | 85.6 |
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare | 99.6 | 98.6 | 97.7 | 70.9 | 0 | 74.1 |
Usage Scores
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